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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

There are a handful of Team Specials props available for bettors at DraftKings Sportsbook; they range from being an entertaining option for recreational bettors to potential parlay options with longer odds for correlated outcomes.

Here’s a trip around the league with analysis of an intriguing prop for every NFL team.

Best NFL Team Props for All 32 Teams

Arizona Cardinals

James Conner and Zach Ertz Over 17.5 Combined Regular Season Touchdowns (+330)

Considering Conner and Ertz combined for 23 touchdowns last season, this total appears short at first glance. After all, No. 1 wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is set to miss the first six regular-season games, and first-year Cardinal wideout Marquise Brown has only found the end zone 21 times through his first three seasons.

With Hopkins out of the picture to start the year, Ertz and Conner should see ample red-zone usage early in the season, and Arizona has shootouts lined up against the Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles the first five weeks. 

For reference, the Week 1 matchup between the Chiefs and Cardinals has the highest Over/Under Total (53.5) on the docket.

As a result, there’s leeway for negative regression on Conner’s 18 scores last year, as long as Ertz sees a slight uptick to his 15 red-zone targets across 11 games with Arizona in 2021. 

Atlanta Falcons

Cordarrelle Patterson and Kyle Pitts Over 11.5 Combined TDs During Regular Season (+100)

While Patterson scoring 11 times again in 2022 might be a stretch, it’s just as unlikely Pitts only finds pay dirt once again this season, as his touchdown total at DraftKings is 4.5.

Patterson received the veteran treatment and didn’t have a touch during the preseason, and Atlanta is expected to make Pitts more of a focal point in the red zone this year. 

The gifted tight end only garnered 15 red-zone targets as a rookie, which is comically low given he’s one of the biggest matchup nightmares in the league for opposing defenses. Patterson is no slouch in that department, either.

With Atlanta also sporting the second-longest odds (+20000) in the NFL to win Super Bowl LVII, the Falcons project to be playing from behind often and needing to air it out. That reality should only help Pitts and Patterson take a legitimate run at finding the end zone at least 12 times this season.

Baltimore Ravens

Justin Tucker to Not Miss a Field Goal During the Regular Season (+2500)

A perfect wager for Scott Norwood and recreational bettors looking for a sweat. Tucker is the most accurate kicker in NFL history (91.1 percent), and he only missed a single kick during his sterling 2016 campaign when he connected on all 10 of his 50-yard field goal attempts.

Tucker must attempt a field goal during the regular season for this prop to be eligible, and he could easily miss his first kick of the year and spoil all the fun.

However, consider these two potential scenarios: 

–– The five-time All-Pro kicker connects on all three of his field-goal attempts in Week 1 against the New York Jets and then blows out his knee during practice the following Thursday. You can cash that ticket!

–– Or, imagine Tucker remaining perfect through 15 games, and the Ravens and Tucker morphing into must-watch television every time he takes the field through the final weeks of the season. 

Buffalo Bills

Bills to Win Every Home Game and Josh Allen to Lead NFL in Passing Yards (+5000)

There are a few moving parts here for both the betting favorites to win the Super Bowl and the MVP award. 

Allen is tied for the sixth-shortest odds (+1200) to lead the NFL in passing yards, while Buffalo doesn’t have a daunting slate of home opponents lined up and is the favorite in all seven of its games at Highmark Stadium listed at DraftKings.

Sure, the Green Bay Packers in Week 8 will be anything but a cakewalk, but the contest does follow Buffalo’s Week 7 bye. 

Buffalo also draws the Cleveland Browns in Week 11, which is opportune timing with Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson still suspended. Finally, prospective bettors will be hopeful the Bills still have something to play for when the Patriots head to Highmark in Week 18. 

Returning to Allen, the Buffalo brass could dial back his rushing attempts after he racked up 333 over the past three years. If a chunk of those rushes turn into throws down the field, Allen’s chances of pacing the NFL in passing yards improve dramatically.

Washington Football Team v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 21: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate the first touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Washington Football Team at Bank of America Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/AFPJared C. Tilton / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP  

Carolina Panthers

Christian McCaffrey to Lead NFL in Rushing Yards and Panthers to Make the Playoffs (+8000)

During his career-best showing in 2019, McCaffrey finished third in the NFL in rushing yards; he’s a healthy +3000 at the sportsbook to lead the league this year. For comparison, the Panthers are +350 to make the postseason at DraftKings. 

A lot will need to go right for either to hit, let alone both.

Still, regardless of his critics, quarterback Baker Mayfield brings stability to the position for Carolina for the first time since Cam Newton was healthy behind center in 2018. Additionally, there’s a case the Panthers defense could take a step forward during coordinator Phil Snow’s second season with the unit.

This prop could become interesting if injuries begin piling up for the league’s top rushers and McCaffrey starts strong and remains healthy. Rushing yards is a compiler statistic, and it isn’t a long list of running backs projecting to receive significantly more carries than McCaffrey in 2022. 

Chicago Bears

David Montgomery Over 900.5 Rushing Yards and Over 7.5 TDs During Regular Season (+290)

With Montgomery in the final year of his rookie contract, the Bears giving him all the touches and targets he can handle wouldn’t be surprising. Additionally, these totals fall directly in line with his three-year averages – 936 rushing yards and eight total touchdowns – since entering the league in 2019.

Montgomery playing 91 percent of snaps alongside starting quarterback Justin Fields during the first four drives of Chicago’s final preseason games suggests the fourth-year rusher could flirt with career-high usage in 2022.

Montgomery’s outlook improves with each step forward Fields takes, too.

Sophomore rusher Khalil Herbert is an excellent complement and averaged 4.2 yards per carry and graded 78.8 at PFF as a rookie, and both topped Montgomery’s 3.8 and 69.8 marks. Still, it’s clearly Montgomery’s backfield to start the campaign, and barring injury, he’s going to have every opportunity to post the best statistical season of his career.

Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow to Throw for at least 500 Yards in any Regular Season Game (+900)

The third-year quarterback is at the helm of one of the best offenses in the league, and he topped the 500-yard benchmark in Week 15 last season against the Baltimore Ravens. However, it was Burrow’s lone game with at least 500 passing yards through his 26 career games.

Still, Burrow has a high-end collection of wide receivers at his disposal in Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd, and running back Joe Mixon is coming off a career-high 314 receiving yards last season.

The right game flow will be critical for this prop, as Burrow will need to air it out enough to approach the yardage total – and the Bengals have a couple sweet spots on the docket projecting as shootouts. 

Cincinnati visits the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15, whereas home games against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13 and the Buffalo Bills in Week 17 also fit the script. 

Cleveland Browns

Amari Cooper Over 7.5 Receiving TDs and Nick Chubb Over 1249.5 Rushing Yards during Regular Season (+275)

Handicapping the Browns has been a daunting process, with a lot of their betting markets off the board throughout the offseason. However, now that quarterback Deshaun Watson is out for the first 11 games of the year, it’s easier to home in on the offense’s potential with journeyman backup Jacoby Brissett set to start the season behind center.

Simply put, it’s an underwhelming outlook after Brissett threw for a league-low 5.7 yards per attempt across 11 appearances and five starts for the Miami Dolphins last year. The recipe for success is simple for Cleveland, though. Lean on a solid defense and the running game. 

As a result, barring injury, Chubb will definitely take a healthy run at the yardage total in this prop after rumbling for 1,546 yards per 17 games over the past three years.

Where it could become a real sweat is with Cooper. The wide receiver has 46 touchdowns through seven seasons, so DraftKings is likely expecting a late-season surge for the clear No. 1 target in the Cleveland passing attack once Watson returns to action in Week 13.

NFC Wild Card Playoffs - San Francisco 49ers v Dallas Cowboys
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 16: Dak Prescott #4 and CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys warm up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at AT&T Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images/AFPRichard Rodriguez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP  

Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott Over 4500.5 Passing Yards and CeeDee Lamb Over 9.5 Receiving TDs During Regular Season (+600)

Dallas is tied for the sixth-shortest odds (+1200) to be the highest-scoring team in the NFL, and if the Cowboys are going to take a legitimate shot at pulling it off, Prescott and Lamb will need to be among the best quarterback-wide receiver duos in the league. 

The two legs of this particular prop align with Prescott and Lamb doing just that. Additionally, there are a few realities in Big D that could land the Cowboys in more high-scoring games, and require Prescott to attack vertically more this year.

Dallas paced the NFL in takeaways last season, so expect statistical correction and opponents to put more points on the board in 2022. Eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith is also set to miss the majority of the season; while the exact impact of his loss is still up in the air, an uptick in passing attempts for Prescott is a path to mitigating Smith’s absence.

Of course, Lamb scoring double-digit touchdowns in Year 3 is far from a lock after he only found the end zone 11 times across his first two seasons. Although, approaching his 153 career targets during the 2022 season alone could be in the cards.

Denver Broncos

Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams Over 14.5 Combined Regular Season Rushing TDs (+120)

Despite warranting mention alongside the best running back tandems in the league, Gordon and Williams combined for just 12 rushing touchdowns last season. It didn't help that the Broncos finished with the 10th-fewest points in the league last year.

The expectation is nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson will take the offense to new heights in Mile Hile, as Denver is tied with the sixth-shortest odds (+1200) to lead the NFL in scoring this season. 

Opposing defenses will have to respect the Denver passing attack more this season with Wilson behind center, so Gordon and Williams are set to benefit plenty from the addition.

Detroit Lions

Jared Goff to Have Over 349.5 Passing Yards in at Least Three Regular Season Games (+240)

Still just 27 years old, it’s easy to forget Goff probably has further development and maturing ahead – even if he’s already entering his seventh season in the league. 

With the improved supporting cast in Motor City, Goff piling up single-game yardage totals similar to his best showings for the Los Angeles Rams isn’t too far-fetched. He threw for at least 350 yards 11 times across 62 games over his final four seasons with the Rams.

Bringing in wide receiver D.J. Chark through free agency will ease the wait while 12th overall selection Jameson Williams works his way back from a knee injury, and running backs D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams both have proven pass-catching chops. Wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown also impressed late as a rookie with 51 receptions for 560 yards through the final six games of 2021.

Additionally, there are plenty of potential shootouts on the docket, including four NFC North dates with the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Add matchups against the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills, and there will be opportunities for Goff to show off through the air.

Goff was also too cowardly of a Lion with 6.6 yards per attempt last season, so look for him to regress closer to his 7.7 mark through the previous four seasons.

Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers Lead NFL in Passing TDs During Regular Season and Packers to win NFC (+2200)

With Rodgers tossing the most touchdown passes in the league as recently as the 2020 season, this prop could offer extra value for prospective bettors than the other various offerings available for the back-to-back NFL MVP and the Packers.

After all, Green Bay is just +400 to win the NFC, and Rodgers is +1000 to win the MVP award again this season. It’s worth noting his +2800 offering to win the Offensive Player of the Year award would provide even more of a return for arguably the most important player to his team in the league.

After complaining about his wide receivers this summer, wouldn’t it be peak Rodgers’ trolling if he followed up another dramatic offseason by leading the NFL in passing touchdowns?

San Francisco 49ers v Houston Texans
HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 25: Davis Mills #10 hands the ball off to Dameon Pierce #31 of the Houston Texans in the first quarter during a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at NRG Stadium on August 25, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Logan Riely/Getty Images/AFPLogan Riely / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP  

Houston Texans

Texans to beat Colts, Jaguars and Titans at Least Once During the Regular Season (+650)

Sporting the lowest odds (+25000) to win Super Bowl LVII and an underdog in all 14 games listed at DraftKings, Houston is receiving the doormat treatment at most sportsbooks.

The Texans went 3-3 in division play in 2021, though, including sweeping the Jacksonville Jaguars and winning on the road against the Tennessee Titans. Furthermore, the Houston schedule might line up perfectly for the Texans in this particular betting market. 

Tennessee plays the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7 before visiting the Texans in Week 8, which sets up as a potential letdown spot for the Titans. Houston also has a Week 18 road date with Indianapolis, and the Colts might have little – or nothing – to play for at that point of the season, whereas there might be a lot of Texans looking to secure 2023 jobs.

Of course, any discussion involving the Texans ahead of the 2022 season cannot exclude rookie running back Dameon Pierce, and the fantasy football community has already planned the parade to celebrate him winning the Rookie of the Year award

Indianapolis Colts

Michael Pittman Jr. to Lead NFL in Receiving Yards and Jonathan Taylor to Lead NFL in Rushing Yards During Regular Season (+15000)

Calling all Colts fans – especially those alive during the 1999 season when rookie running back Edgerrin James and breakout wide receiver Marvin Harrison paced the league in rushing and receiving yards, respectively. 

This one's for you.

Taylor is the betting favorite (+450) to lead the NFL in rushing yards, so the long odds for this prop can be attributed to Pittman being listed at +3500 to finish the year with the most receiving yards. 

Of course, first-year Colt quarterback Matt Ryan will have a huge impact on both Pittman and Taylor leading the field in both markets.

Ryan did have a hand in wide receiver Julio Jones leading the league in receiving yards during the 2015 and 2018 seasons, and Taylor comfortably took down the rushing title last season by 552 yards.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Trevor Lawrence to Throw for at Least 400 Yards in Any Regular Season Game (+130)

The Jaguars brought in free-agent wide receivers Christian Kirk and Zay Jones and tight end Evan Engram to bolster Lawrence’s options, and the Jags will also have running back Travis Eitenne back in the fold in 2022.

However, the best offseason move will likely prove to be bringing in head coach Doug Pederson after the Urban Meyer debacle last year. Pederson was instrumental in the Philadelphia Eagles finishing third in scoring offense during their Super Bowl season in 2017.  

So, with everything appearing improved in Jacksonville, Lawrence should be able to take a sizable step forward in his second trip around the league. Topping 400 passing yards for the first time in his career is just one of the many 2022 rites of passage ahead for Lawrence. 

Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes to Lead NFL in Passing Yards and Travis Kelce to Lead NFL in Receiving Yards During Regular Season (+8000)

Neither Mahomes or Kelce have ever led the NFL in either category, so while their annual statistical dominance has been incredible, career-best numbers from both will likely be required for this prop to hit in 2022.

There’s correlation here, though, as Kelce opens the season as Mahomes’ clear No. 1 target following the offseason trade of wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins. 

Add the additional personnel turnover among the Kansas City pass-catchers to the potential for seven consecutive high-scoring contests to open the season, and Mahomes and Kelce stand to have monster starts. 

Denver Broncos v Los Angeles Chargers
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers drops back to pass over the defense of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFPSean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP  

Los Angeles Chargers

Justin Herbert to Lead NFL in Passing Yards During Regular Season and Chargers to Win AFC West (+1000)

With the Chargers sporting +220 odds to win their division, and Herbert the betting favorite (+650) to lead the NFL in passing yards, this is an electric opportunity to push all in on the Bolts.

Herbert has a high-end pair of wide receivers to look to in Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, and running back Austin Ekeler is a pass-catching specialist. As a result, it’s little surprise the Chargers are also tied for the second-shortest odds (+800) to score the most points this season. 

While the Chargers haven’t won the AFC West since 2009, no quarterback has thrown for more yards through his first two seasons than Herbert. It begs the question: what’s next for LA and its star signal caller?

Los Angeles Rams

Cooper Kupp to Lead NFL in Regular Season Receptions, Receiving Yards and Receiving TDs (+1600)

Prior to Kupp leading the NFL in everything receiving, Green Bay Packers wideout Sterling Sharpe was the most recent player to earn triple crown honors during the 1992 campaign. 

Football history buffs will point out that while wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. also sat atop the NFL in all three categories during the 2005 campaign, his 103 receptions and 12 touchdowns merely tied for the league lead. 

What’s interesting about this Kupp prop is that he can probably withstand negative regression to his 2021 totals across the board and still contend for league-high marks again this year. After all, he was 22 receptions, 331 receiving yards and two touchdowns clear of the runner-up in each statistic.

Las Vegas Raiders

Derek Carr to Throw for at Least 450 Yards in Any Regular Season Game (+300)

The ninth-year quarterback has only topped 450 passing yards once through 127 career games, and that came all the way back in 2016. Additionally, Carr has only gone over the 400-yard mark a single time through the past three seasons, so the odds attached to this prop appear short on first glance. 

Considering Carr is also trading at just +1000 to lead the NFL in passing yards this season, DraftKings bookmakers are clearly being conservative with their offerings for the veteran quarterback.

Carr does have a formidable collection of weapons to target. Wide receiver Davante Adams finished second in the league in receiving yards (1,553) last season, and wideout Hunter Renfrow also broke out in 2021 with 1,038 yards. Tight end Darren Waller also has hit quadruple-digits receiving yards twice during his career. 

Additionally, Carr and the Raiders line up for a number of high-scoring games in which a heavy-passing attack might be needed just to keep pace.

Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa to Have the Most Regular Season Passing Yards in AFC East (+400)

As long as Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen avoids missing multiple weeks, it’ll be hard for Tagovailoa to take a run at leading the AFC East in passing yards. The remaining quarterback competition in the division underwhelms, though. 

Miami’s pass-catching group could finish among the league’s best this season, as first-year ‘Fin wide receiver Tyreek Hill has piled up 2,515 receiving yards the past two years. Wideout Jaylen Waddle also set an NFL rookie record with 104 receptions in 2021, and receiver Cedrick Wilson and tight end Mike Gesicki are proven secondary targets.

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones lacks the impact receiver talent the Dolphins boast, and Zach Wilson is likely to miss time to start the season with a knee injury for the New York Jets.

It all adds up to bettors potentially being an Allen injury away from cashing this ticket.

Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 09: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 09, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images/AFPStephen Maturen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP  

Minnesota Vikings

Justin Jefferson to Break Single Season Receiving Yards Record (+1100)

The third-year wideout has already collected 3,016 receiving yards through his first two seasons in the league, and the Minnesota offense could make Jefferson an even larger part of the attack under first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp just had a historic season with O’Connell serving as the LA offensive coordinator in 2021, after all. Kupp's mark of 1,964 is the new league standard.

Furthermore, if bettors want to double-down on Jefferson taking a run at breaking the receiving yards record, he’s also sporting +400 odds to pile up 200 receiving yards in at least one game this season. Jefferson has already topped 150 yards four times through his first two seasons, so flirting with the benchmark again this year is definitely in play.

New England Patriots

Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson Over 1500.5 Combined Rushing Yards During Regular Season (+125)

The New England run game is in good hands with Harris and Stevenson, as the duo rushed for a combined 1,535 yards and posted the second- and 10th-best running back grades, respectively, at PFF last year.

What makes this prop total particularly interesting is the Patriots turned to Stevenson sparingly early in the season, and he only received double-digit carries in seven games all year with six of them coming after Week 8. 

From Week 9 on, Harris and Stevenson combined for 942 rushing yards while also missing three games. Even with the missed time, the late-season yardage prorates to 1,779.3 yards across 17 games, so there’s even wiggle room for both backs to miss some time with minor injuries and/or absorb some negative regression statistically. 

New Orleans Saints

Saints to Beat the Falcons, Seahawks, Cardinals, Ravens, & Eagles in Regular Season (+1200)

Dubbed “The Bird Gauntlet,” New Orleans is a favorite for both dates with the Atlanta Falcons, and its Week 5 meeting with the Seattle Seahawks.

On the other wing, the Arizona Cardinals are a -3 home favorite against the Saints in Week 7, and the Baltimore Ravens are a -1 road fave for the Week 9 matchup at Caesars Superdome – hardly unwinnable contests.

If the Saints can ground the first four fowls, the final challenge in the gauntlet will be a Week 17 road bout against the Philadelphia Eagles. While there’s obvious hedge potential at this stage, if you’re backing New Orleans to pull off “The Bird Gauntlet,” you’ll probably want to see that bet through.

New York Giants

Giants to Beat Cowboys, Commanders and Eagles at Least Once During the Regular Season (+280)

The G-Men beat each of their division foes at least once during the regular season as recently as the 2020 campaign, and their 2022 schedule has an interesting twist. After facing the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3, New York doesn’t face an NFC East opponent again until a Thanksgiving Day rematch with Big D in Week 12.

Oodles of chaos can happen over a seven-week stretch in the NFL, and the Giants have some cause for optimism with first-year head coach Brian Daboll in charge. If New York pulls off the upset over the Cowboys in Week 3 or 12, then they also have a Week 18 date with the Philadelphia Eagles that might be a meaningless contest for Philly.

New York Giants v New York Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 28: Running back Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets carries the ball as linebacker Tae Crowder #48 of the New York Giants chases during the 1st half of the preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 28, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFPJAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP  

New York Jets

Breece Hall Over 999.5 Rushing Yards and Over 8.5 Rushing TDs During Regular Season (+1100)

With Hall listed at +850 and positioned as the betting favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award this season, this prop offers an uptick in return for bettors looking for action on the 2022 second-round pick.

Hall might need to clear both these statistical benchmarks to win the Rookie of the Year honor. 

Additionally, while collegiate stats obviously don’t always translate proportionately to the NFL level, Hall racked up an eye-popping 3,044 rushing yards and 41 touchdowns over his final two seasons at Iowa State.

Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles to be No. 1 Seed in the NFC (+1400)

Which is more difficult: finding holes in the Philadelphia roster or finding a pundit not bullish on the Eagles?

Additionally, while a lot will depend on whether or not third-year quarterback Jalen Hurts can make the necessary improvements to give the Eagles a realistic shot to finish atop the NFC, Philadelphia is only an underdog in two of the 14 games listed at DraftKings.

The rest of the NFC favorites all have varying degrees of question marks surrounding them, too.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers to Concede Fewest Points in AFC North During Regular Season (+350)

There’s definitely a case for the Steelers going from worst to first – or most to least – in points allowed in the AFC North this season.

To start, the defense is just a year removed from ranking third-best in points against in the entire league, and Pittsburgh brought in renowned defensive wiz Brian Flores as a linebackers coach and senior defensive assistant during the offseason. 

Add the star power of edge rusher T.J. Watt and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, and there’s a foundation to build on. If the Steelers commit to slowing down the game with a rush-first attack they could also avoid a few more shootouts than the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens.  

Furthermore, with the endless unknowns surrounding the Cleveland Browns, their defensive unit is far from a lock to hold up through 11 games with potentially underwhelming quarterback play on the opposite side of the ball.

San Francisco 49ers

Trey Lance, Elijah Mitchell and Deebo Samuel Over 15.5 Combined Rushing TDs During Regular Season (-110)

All eyes are on Lance entering the 2022 season, especially following the 49ers bringing back Jimmy Garoppolo to slot in as his backup.

It might not be the only new look for the San Fran offense, either, as Samuel probably won’t approach 59 rushing attempts and eight rushing touchdowns again this year. 

With that in mind, the key for this prop cashing is Mitchell staying healthy for the majority of the year, and Lance handling a few of those Samuel rushes – especially the majority of his 15 red-zone totes.

However, this prop could go off the rails in a hurry. Samuel might sparingly take a handoff, Lance could flop, and Mitchell might miss multiple games again in 2022. If you’re bullish on the 49ers, betting them to win the Super Bowl at +1600 might be the ticket you want in your portfolio. 

Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: Wide receiver DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates a second half touchdown with teammate wide receiver Tyler Lockett #16 against the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field on October 07, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. Steph Chambers/Getty Images/AFPSteph Chambers / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA /  

Seattle Seahawks 

D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett Over 1,750.5 Combined Regular Season Receiving Yards (+110)

A significant injury to either receiver would almost certainly sink this prop, and Seattle’s QB play is going to take a major hit with Geno Smith and Drew Lock atop the depth chart – but Metcalf and Lockett have soared over the combined 1,750.5 total the past three years.

In fact, they’ve combined for 1,957, 2,357 and 2,142 receiving yards the past three years, so the DraftKings total in this market might already amply account for the downturn from quarterback Russell Wilson to the current Smith-Lock duo.

Speaking of Wilson, DraftKings is also hanging a fun “12th Man” prop that the Seahawks will win all nine of their home games this season at +30000 odds. Of course, Seattle hosts Wilson and the Denver Broncos in Week 1 and are 6.5-point underdogs, so the Seahawks might just need a 13th and 14th man to pull off the upset. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

Tom Brady to Break Regular Season Passing TDs Record (+1800)

After pacing the NFL in passing attempts, yards and touchdowns last season, the sole motivation for Brady returning for a 23rd season might just be to break this record.

Why else would he return, other than for an eighth Super Bowl?

Tennessee Titans 

Ryan Tannehill Over 23.5 Passing TDs and Over 3.5 Rushing TDs During Regular Season (+330)

Entering the third season of his four-year pact with the Titans, Tannehill now has uber-talented backup quarterback Malik Willis breathing down his neck, so the veteran has plenty of motivation to have a big season.

The 2019 Comeback Player of the Year has settled in as the starting quarterback for the Titans, and these totals aren’t out of reach for Tannehill. He’s rushed for seven touchdowns in consecutive years and threw for 33 scores during the 2020 campaign.

Tannehill also has been incredibly durable without missing a game the past two seasons, and if No. 1 running back Derrick Henry can follow suit, the entire offense is better and more difficult for opposing defenses to game plan for.  

Washington Commanders 

Terry McLaurin Over 9.5 Receiving TDs and Antonio Gibson Over 8.5 Rushing TDs During Regular Season (+1100)

Only the Commanders reaching the NFC Championship Game (+1200) has longer odds than this McLaurin-Gibson prop from DraftKings offerings. And, considering McLaurin has just 16 career receiving touchdowns through 46 games across three seasons, it might just be as unlikely as Washington punching well above its weight class and advancing to the NFC Championship Game.

Gibson finishing with nine or more rushing touchdowns is a different story, though. 

Entering his third season with 18 career rushing scores, including 11 as a rookie, Gibson projects to face less competition for touches out of the Washington backfield following rookie rusher Brian Robinson being shot during an attempted carjacking. Interestingly, DraftKings isn’t even offering a touchdown prop for Gibson.

To reinforce how lofty the 9.5 receiving touchdown total is for McLaurin, his Over/Under prop total is 6.5 – considerably more in line with his production to this point of his career.

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